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The BRS launched a two-day statewide agitation in Telangana protesting the Congress government’s alleged conspiracy to undermine the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project and target former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao. K. T. Rama Rao vowed to fight legally, politically, and on streets.

BRS members created uproar in the Telangana Legislative Council, tearing up the PC Ghose report and demanding its discussion. Despite the protest against the CBI probe on the Kaleshwaram project, the Council passed the Panchayat Raj, Municipal Act amendments, and other bills.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of colluding with Prime Minister Modi and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to weaken Telangana's irrigation interests. He termed the CBI handover of Kaleshwaram project a political conspiracy targeting farmers

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior MLA T Harish Rao slammed the Congress government in the Assembly over the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project, calling it politically motivated and a 'trash document'. The BRS staged a symbolic protest by discarding the report at the Telangana Martyrs' Memorial.

During a heated debate in the Telangana Legislative Council, BRS leader T Harish Rao rebutted the Congress government's allegations regarding the Kaleshwaram project. He criticised the government’s contradictory actions of calling the project a failure while simultaneously issuing tenders linked to it.

In a heated discussion in the Telangana Assembly, Former Minister T Harish Rao strongly criticised the Congress government over the PC Ghose Commission report. He accused the government of using the Commission for political vendetta, while ignoring the ongoing crises like the devastating floods and farmer distress.

During a heated debate on the Justice PC Ghose Commission report in the Assembly, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused BRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao and T. Harish Rao of inflating costs and misusing funds for the Kaleshwaram project. He also alleged suppression of expert reports and site changes done with ulterior motives.

The Telangana government tabled the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project in the Assembly on Sunday, providing only digital copies to MLAs. BRS lawmakers objected, citing denial of hard copies as their party chief KCR did not attend as Leader of the Opposition.

The Telangana Assembly monsoon session begins Saturday, with the Congress and BRS preparing for heated debates on the Kaleshwaram project report, BC reservations, urea shortage, and flood damage. The government is expected to table the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on Monday

The Medigadda barrage, part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, is effectively managing the current monsoon floods, contradicting political claims of its structural failure. Handling an inflow of 5.5 lakh cusecs, the barrage has also managed record-level inflows in previous years.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, during an aerial survey of flood-hit regions in Telangana, launched a scathing criticism of the Kaleshwaram project. The CM also announced that the Justice PC Ghose Commission report would be tabled in the Assembly for discussion.

Authorities shifted patients from Mancherial Mother and Child Hospital to the Government General Hospital on Thursday as the Godavari river swelled with heavy inflows. Acting on Collector Kumar Deepak’s instructions, officials evacuated pregnant women, new mothers and newborns to ensure their safety

The collapse of two piers at Medigadda Barrage in October 2023 continues to spark debate. While official panels blame design flaws, BRS leaders and activists allege sabotage. With explosion sounds reported and questions unanswered, demands grow for a fresh, impartial probe

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to remove the P.C. Ghose Commission’s Kaleshwaram project report from public platforms, observing it was premature before Assembly debate. The court heard pleas by K. Chandrashekhar Rao and T. Harish Rao, posting the case for five weeks later.

Here are the key arguments before the Telangana High Court on the Kaleshwaram case. We simplified the arguments for you...

Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao and ex-Finance Minister T. Harish Rao approached the High Court seeking to nullify the Ghose Commission report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Project. They argue the report is politically driven and procedurally flawed, citing violations under Sections 8B and 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act.

The Telangana High Court adjourned hearing on petitions by BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and ex-Minister T Harish Rao challenging the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. Both leaders alleged reputational harm, while the state defended the panel’s findings

Mohan Guruswamy criticises the Telangana government for delaying repairs to Medigadda barrage, warning that partisan politics over K Chandrashekhar Rao threatens the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Farmers may face future distress if the core pumping network remains dysfunctional

Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao and ex-Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao have challenged the Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Commission’s report on the Kaleshwaram project in the High Court, calling it politically motivated, defamatory, and a violation of natural justice.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao strongly criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the Congress government for their attacks on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, highlighting their alleged failure in completing key infrastructure projects like the SLBC tunnel and Sunkishala retaining wall.